Karen Wheaton
| Karen Wheaton | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Karen A Harris |
| Also known as |
Karen Harris Wheaton Karen Harris Wheaton Towe |
| Born | 1960 |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Associated acts | Judy Jacobs, Vicki Yohe, Eddie James, Janet Paschal, Jimmy Swaggart |
Karen Harris Wheaton Towe is an American Pentecostal preacher, Gospel music singer and recording artist based in Hamilton, Alabama whose career has spanned the late 1970s until the present time. She has toured throughout the U.S. performing at events that also featured preachers and Christian artists such as Jim Bakker,[1] Jimmy Swaggart, Benny Hinn and the Gaither Homecoming. Her singing voice is classified in the Mississippi Delta style, which is fused with blues, urban contemporary gospel, and bluegrass gospel influences. She is the Director and Founder of "The Ramp," a youth ministry located in the city of Hamilton, Alabama. The Ramp operates with the goal of "awakening a generation," holding Christian rallies, concerts, and conferences for teenagers.[2]